Did Desiree Rogers have a Personal Branding Problem?

I’m sure some of you saw my short vlog bidding Desire a farewell. While I still think DC will be a little less fabulous, a recent NY Times article made me re-think my position when it comes to the reasons for Desiree Rogers’ departure. First, there was this opening paragraph: Ms. Rogers had appeared in [...]

Looking for the Next Barack? Yeah, right.

Some of you may have seen Jenee Desmond Harris’ piece in the Root last week. In it, she says that perhaps Black women can learn from Michelle Obama by letting go of our shallow “requirements”: a college degree (or two), a house, a “good” job (think Capitol Hill or a Consulting firm), and yes, “swagger.” [...]

Behold, a Lady | Open Thread

      I have no other comments except for this song right here. What a lovely expression of Black womanhood. Consider this an open thread….please feel free to drop links, music, blogs, news, questions, comments, and general queries

The American Dream

On this past Tuesday, I was able to witness the swearing in of our 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama. It was awe-inspiring, it was emotional, and it was a blessing to be a part of history. I don’t know what more I can say that hasn’t already been said. When I saw Michelle Obama walk [...]

Fab Coat Alert!

i have no other comments except that the coat–and the boots–are BAD (meaning good).  thanks to my buddy mike for passing this along via gtalk.

Remember, Remember the Fourth of November: Black Blogger Roundup

Two days ago, we elected our first Black President. Here is a roundup of what Black folks are saying around the Blogosphere: Average Bro gives some random thoughts the day after the election, including why all Barack would have to do is do a good job and it would be better for Black people. Stereohyped [...]

President Obama.

I’m not even sure where to begin or even if I should be writing. I’m still at a lost for words. I held it in all day. Unlike some people, like Rosetta had mentioned, were crying at the polls, I didn’t feel that way at all. Yes, it surreal. Yes, I felt proud. But I [...]

Michelle and Barack: have they changed the face of Black love?

I just recently saw the Huffington Post slideshow of the Obamas’ Greatest PDA Moments. It is what it sounds like—a collection of the best pictures of Michelle and Barack doing the couple thing: hugging, sometimes kissing in front of the kids. They are so totally cute, and it’s good to see two Black people really [...]

Stab me in the eye: Topless Bust of Michelle O.

folks, I’m speechless. The controversial topless bust of Barack Obama’s wife Michelle Obama was unveiled to the public in New York yesterday. On his website, Edwards describes the artwork as, “an accessorized mannequin bust of Obama that foregoes the conventional pearl necklace, and provides for her a ‘signature look’ to take to Washington. “The goal [...]